Police have released an appeal today after bank cards were stolen from a car in North Chingford.

The theft took place in Sewardstone Road, North Chingford, on February 15 just after 11.05pm.

Essex Police explain that a man accessed an unattended Toyota Rav 4.

Once the man was inside the car, he stole several bank cards that were inside and a short time later the cards were used in nearby shops.

Police would now like to speak to the man pictured in connection with theft.

Anyone with information on the man or his whereabouts should submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk, or call the non-emergency number 101 referencing 42/27761/21

Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or https://crimestoppers-uk.org.